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The company was failing and I knew the end was near. The entire design department was let go a few weeks earlier and I was assured that this wouldn't happen to me (don't ever believe management when they tell you this. Everyone is expendable).

Well, I was brought into a room and let go the following Monday. The boss even got pissed when he asked me if I would not look for a job for awhile because he "might want to hire me back" and I said "no". Within a few weeks, the office was sold and the rest of the employees were let go.

It took me 2 weeks to figure out an idea for a company and I made my first $50 within a month. This lasted about 2 years and I had to get another job when the business failed. I pivoted that original idea a year later..and I've been doing pretty well running my own business since then (3 years now).



That's incredible to me that the boss had the gall to ask you not to look for a new job. Good job on your business, I hope your success continues.


Looks like I'll need to talk with you.. I am laid off two months ago. My current adventure is to get my own, however I am facing some challenges. I would need to tap your brain. Please shoot me a mail .




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